I think we all love to see pretty packages under the tree, but sometimes wrapping can cost almost as much as the gift.
  Keeping things in line with my budget has to happen too.

I thought I would coordinate my wrapping with my living room decor this year.  I am using white, gold and my gorgeous malachite pillows, so I shopped for a few things that would give me the look.

 I fell in love with these gorgeous boxes from Target.  They look so elegant and expensive, but for $5 they are a great size and affordable..

1. TIP - Use a beautiful box to hold a budget friendly gift and it will elevate the gift to a new level.  Just tie with a pretty satin ribbon and add an elegant tag.

There are so many gorgeous gift bags that will fit any occassion or design. 2. TIP - Even a pretty plain white bag from the Dollar Tree or 99c store will look amazing if you top it off with some pretty tissue and add a special bow or tag.  Tie a pretty bow on the handle, add a jingle bell or other small ornament and it will steal the show.

If you buy just a few pretty wrapping papers that go with your theme, you can give the illusion that all of your gifts have custom wrappings.
3. TIP - Use plain white butcher or brown wrapping paper that is really cheap to fill in for most of the packages and sprinkle the fancy paper ones in between.  

Buy a couple of packages of fancy tags and tissue to use for those gift bags.
4. TIP - Use the cheaper plain white tissue...